Cranberry Chocolate Orange Loaves
Brighten your day with these irresistibly moist Cranberry Chocolate Orange Loaves, a perfect balance of citrusy zest, tart cranberries, and rich chocolate chips. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh orange juice and zest, these mini loaves offer a delightful contrast between sweet and tangy in every bite. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples, this easy recipe comes together in just an hour, making it ideal for holiday brunches or afternoon snacking. Each loaf is baked to golden perfection and studded with juicy, chopped cranberries and semi-sweet chocolate for a festive twist that's sure to impress. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or wrap them as homemade gifts—these loaves are as versatile as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Orange zest
- 0.75 cups Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
- 0.75 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease four mini loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the orange zest to evenly distribute its flavor throughout the dry ingredients.
In another large bowl, combine the orange juice, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the loaves dense.
Fold in the chopped cranberries and chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for the loaves to rise.
Place the pans on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the loaves from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing or wrapping.
Serve slices as-is or spread with butter for an indulgent treat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.2 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.5 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2012 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 520.7 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 294.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 995 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
